10 Best Small Business Blogs of 2022 » Succeed As Your Own Boss

It’s the end of the year and time for one of my favorite traditions – a recap of the best small business blogs I featured on my website in 2022 (and the best podcasts – which I will share with you next week). I’ve reviewed the stats for the number of views, and these are the best small business blogs as chosen by YOU! Without further ado, let’s get to the list!

10 Best Small Business Blogs of 2022

Sales, social media, and customer service made the list of the best small business blogs of 2022! Check out the top articles and catch up on the content you missed!

1. 9 Reasons to Start a Business in 2022

With the global pandemic plaguing us for the last two years, it comes with little surprise that this article was top on the list of my best small business blogs this year. My readers were wondering if now is a good time to go forward with their small business dreams, and this article explained nine reasons why the answer is a resounding YES!

2. 10 Bible Verses Every Small Business Needs for 2022

If you have followed my work for a while, you know that my faith is very important to me. The fact that this article made my list of best small business blogs of 2022 tells me that faith is important to you too. If you haven’t read it yet, I hope this blog post encourages and inspires you!

3. Top 30 Online Sales Tools for 2022

Increasing sales is the top 2022 goal for EVERY small business. And the savvy small business owner knows that choosing the right sales apps, tools, and technology can make all the difference. In this article, I shared my top 30 online sales tools that I think every small business owner should consider. Whatever you need help with in your business, there is a tool for you on this list! 

4. How to Win Big and Boost Sales in 2022

Another article on sales…hmm, I’m sensing a theme here! In this article, I put together 8 hot sales strategies to crush your sales goals, along with actionable tips to get started. 2022 is almost over, but this information can help you charge forward in 2023 too!

5. How to Treat Customers How They Want to Be Treated

Customer service is always top of mind for small business owners. After all, we often can’t compete with the big guys in price, but we CAN offer a stellar customer experience that keeps customers coming back for more. In this article, I reviewed 7 expectations your customers have (and which you need to meet if you want to excel in customer service). 

6. The Complete Guide to Selling Online in 2022 – Part 1

Another article about sales makes it to the list of my best small business blogs of 2022! But this one focused specifically on online sales, including making money on sites like Amazon, Etsy, and eBay. This guide points out that selling online takes time, research, and know-how. In Part 1 of the guide, I helped you decide what you want to sell and gave you the rundown on selling on Amazon, Etsy, eBay, or by building an online store on Shopify.

7. How to Use Social Media to Convert Sales – Part 1

It makes sense that those interested in learning how to sell online (article #6) were also interested in how they can use social media to sell their goods and services. The first article in this two-part series featured selling secrets for Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

8. How to Use Social Media to Convert Sales – Part 2

The second part of this social media sales series also appeared on my best small business blogs of 2022. In this one, I continued where I left off, diving into how to sell on LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, and Pinterest. By the way, if you enjoy this series, I think you’d love my Social Media Selling course! 

9. Developing a Vision Board for 2022

A vision board is a collage-like project filled with words, statements, and images that reflect what you want to manifest in your life or business. In this article, I explained the various vision boards you may create and a five-step process for developing your vision board.

10. How to Evaluate a Potential Business Partner

Rounding out my list of 10 best small business blogs of 2022 is this article aimed at helping you evaluate a potential business partner. I shared 5 criteria for assessing your potential business partner and explained why it’s important that you take the relationship for a ‘test drive’ to ensure it will result in a strong business partnership.

Best Small Business Blogs of 2022 – Your Thoughts? 

So there you have it – my best small business blogs from the past year, as decided by my community of readers. Which of the blogs was your favorite? Or was there another one you enjoyed that didn’t make the list? Let me know by leaving a comment below!